BMW 530 M12SWN has 23 MOTs

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This 2006 BMW 530 has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2009

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 160,661 miles 3 months ago on Wednesday 12th August 2026 at 08:33.

The current MOT will expire in 10 months on Saturday 4th September 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 7 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027.

M12SWN MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED4TH SEPTEMBER 2027160,661 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED5TH SEPTEMBER 20254TH SEPTEMBER 2026153,784 MI
PASSED12TH NOVEMBER 202411TH NOVEMBER 2025148,547 MI
FAILED12TH NOVEMBER 2024148,544 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED8TH NOVEMBER 20237TH NOVEMBER 2024141,229 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Rear Position Lamp With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Both Rear Tyres Wearing Slightly On Inner Edges
FAILED31ST OCTOBER 2023141,089 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Central Rear Stop Lamp(s) With A Multiple Light Source More Than 1/2 Not Functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  8. MINOR - Offside Rear Position Lamp With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Both Rear Tyres Wearing Slightly On Inner Edges
PASSED4TH NOVEMBER 20223RD NOVEMBER 2023134,219 MI
PASSED12TH OCTOBER 20212ND NOVEMBER 2022125,392 MI
PASSED3RD NOVEMBER 20202ND NOVEMBER 2021118,252 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED3RD NOVEMBER 2020118,251 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED29TH OCTOBER 201928TH OCTOBER 2020110,459 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED4TH OCTOBER 20183RD OCTOBER 2019102,623 MI
PASSED20TH SEPTEMBER 20171ST OCTOBER 201893,970 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED26TH SEPTEMBER 20161ST OCTOBER 201785,433 MI
PASSED2ND OCTOBER 20151ST OCTOBER 201677,475 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  2. ADVISORY - Under Covers Fitted
FAILED30TH SEPTEMBER 201577,455 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Centre Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
PASSED12TH SEPTEMBER 201422ND SEPTEMBER 201569,440 MI
PASSED23RD SEPTEMBER 201322ND SEPTEMBER 201461,874 MI
PASSED14TH SEPTEMBER 201220TH SEPTEMBER 201353,161 MI
PASSED25TH AUGUST 201120TH SEPTEMBER 201242,213 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED23RD AUGUST 201142,162 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. USER ENTERED - Advise Wheel Alignment To Be Checked To Correct Ueven Tyre Wear
PASSED21ST SEPTEMBER 201020TH SEPTEMBER 201128,345 MI
PASSED15TH SEPTEMBER 200916TH SEPTEMBER 201019,839 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

M12SWN Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 78% | MOT Failure Rate: 22%

M12SWN MOT Comments

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M12SWN Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 160,661 miles | Average yearly mileage: 8,033 miles

M12SWN FAQs

This Bmw 530 with registration M12SWN was manufactured on Saturday 16th September 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 3 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 160,661 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 8,033 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 23 MOTs on record for this Bmw 530 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2009. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means M12SWN has a 78% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 530 has had 24 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 8 Major, 1 Dangerous and 3 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 530 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 7 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027 .

Does M12SWN have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 26th October 2026 M12SWN does have an active MOT. Read more

Is M12SWN Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 26th October 2026 M12SWN does have Tax. Read more

When does M12SWN Tax expire?

The current Tax for M12SWN will expire in 7 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does M12SWN MOT expire?

The current MOT for M12SWN will expire in 10 months on Saturday 4th September 2027. Read more

When did M12SWN have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for M12SWN was on Wednesday 12th August 2026 at 08:33. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has M12SWN Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for M12SWN we can see 18 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has M12SWN Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for M12SWN we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 78% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is M12SWN?

M12SWN is registered as a 2006 Bmw 530. Read more

How many miles has M12SWN done?

The odometer reading for M12SWN at the last MOT in August 2026 was 160,661 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 8,033 miles per year. Read more

How old is M12SWN?

The vehicle M12SWN was manufactured in 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. It was first registered on Saturday 16th September 2006. Read more

What colour is M12SWN?

The official colour of M12SWN is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does M12SWN have?

M12SWN has a 3 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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